Korean Dictionary
How to say "Trumpet" in Korean
“Trumpet” in Korean is 트럼펫 (pronounced "Teurompeot").
트럼펫
Teurompeot
Usage & Context
A brass wind instrument with bright, piercing sound. Used in jazz and classical music.
Example Sentence
트럼펫 소리가 좋아요.
The trumpet sound is nice.
How to use 트럼펫 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Trumpet” is 트럼펫, romanized as Teurompeot.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
트 (teu) is a soft 't' sound followed by 'oo', like 'too'. 럼 (reom) sounds like 'rum' in English. 펫 (pet) sounds like 'pet' in English, but the final 't' is often unreleased, almost like you stop short. Combine as 'Teu-reom-pet', with emphasis on the second syllable.
More Example Sentences
Identifying someone's musical specialization.
그는 재즈 트럼펫 연주자예요.
He is a jazz trumpet player.
Describing the powerful effect of the instrument's sound.
트럼펫 소리가 웅장하게 울려 퍼졌어요.
The trumpet sound echoed grandly.
Discussing the challenge of mastering an instrument.
트럼펫은 배우기 어려운 악기 중 하나예요.
The trumpet is one of the difficult instruments to learn.
Cultural Context
The trumpet, like the flute, is a common Western instrument found in Korea's classical music scene, school bands, and jazz clubs. Its bright, powerful sound is often associated with fanfare and grand occasions. While not as prevalent in mainstream K-pop as synthesizers or guitars, it can be featured in big band arrangements or retro-inspired tracks, adding a distinct brassy flavor.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
트럼펫 불다
to play/blow the trumpet
트럼펫 소리
trumpet sound
트럼펫 연주
trumpet performance
Related Expressions
금관악기
geumgwanakgi
brass instrument
나팔
napal
horn (general term, sometimes for trumpet)
재즈
jaejeu
jazz
관악기
gwanakgi
wind instrument
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